An exploration of the surfing experience through the use of lo-fi and analog photographic mediums.

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Displacement Hulls in Contrast

I am continually intrigued by the subtle complexity and form of the displacement hull surfboard. The design seems to run so contrary to "conventional wisdom" regarding proper surfboard shapes. Moreover, the subtle curves, rocker profile and convex bottoms continually deceive the closed-minded into disregarding the speed potential that the indoctrinated have come to be so devoted to.

Why?

While the act of surfing and the process of taking photographs vary greatly in the experience of physical sensations, I would argue that the acts do have a defining common point. Both pursuits require an attitude of bare attention and a high level of mindfulness. It is through this mental perspective that we truly open up to the continually changing qualities of our experiences, whether it be the ever changing dynamic experience of a wave-riding or the "seeing" of the subtle qualities of our visual landscape.

Fine Art Archival Prints Available

Please note that the photographs on this web-blog should be viewed as "sketches" or work prints. Fine art archival prints are individually fine-tuned with regards to tonality and contrast. If interested in obtaining a photograph seen on the blog please email me at brullj@gmail.com